Israel and Lebanon Sign US-Brokered Peace Framework as Hezbollah Warns of Civil War

Israel and Lebanon signed a framework peace agreement in Washington, brokered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking the first formal step toward normalisation following months of conflict with Hezbollah — which was excluded from talks and immediately threatened civil war if the agreement is enforced. The rapid reshaping of Middle East alliances, the sidelining of Iran-backed Hezbollah, and calls for a 'permanent cessation of hostilities' surrounding Israel echo the biblical pattern of false peace preceding the final conflict — a dynamic Scripture repeatedly warns will characterise the last days. Daniel 9:27 speaks of a coming covenant of peace made with Israel that will ultimately be broken, while 1 Thessalonians 5:3 warns that when people cry 'peace and safety,' sudden destruction follows.